Kapha Body Type

Kapha is the Dosha that is derived by the fundamental elements of earth and water. Both of these elements are characterized by heaviness, stability, coolness, oiliness and smoothness and these are the most materialistic of the elements in their true nature.   In fact, the very nature of the stability of these earth and water elements imparts an amazing strength to Kapha individuals, both physical and psychological.  The quality of Kapha can be compared to mother earth herself…peaceful, grounded, calm, balanced and steady.  Thus, Kapha individuals are deeply rooted and connected to the earth.  Kapha reflects the content, beautiful nature of the bovine cow or the primordial elephant.  However, when these qualities become imbalanced it can lead to laziness, lethargy, possessiveness and stubbornness.  Kapha individuals may tend towards excess when it comes to foods, especially those of a sweet, oily or heavy nature; therefore, they need to be aware of how much of their food choices are dominated by foods that are too sweet or too oily, like fried foods, sugary foods or refined carbohydrates.  Too much of these foods can result in diseases like diabetes and obesity, especially for Kapha.  In addition to diseases like obesity, overweight and diabetes, an excess of these foods can lead to physical and mental lethargy, dullness, inactivity, kidney problems, heart problems and digestive disorders.

Kapha and metabolic disorders (overweight and obesity):  Kapha relates to the taste, or what Ayurveda recognizes as “Rasa”, of sweetness.  This Rasa is the most nutritive of the tastes.  This is why Kapha individuals, when balanced, are among the healthiest people on the planet.  However, their natural affinity to overeating and the consumption of excessively sweet and heavy foods will throw them out of balance and create diseases in the body like diabetes and obesity. Before this overeating becomes a deep rooted habit we highly suggests following the Kapha Diet Plan and sipping Kapha Tea in place of routine beverages.  In advanced stages of diabetes and obesity we suggest following the Obesity Diet Plan and taking Anti Obesity Tea and Slim Trim Capsules.  Slim Trim Capsules contain the best combination of herbs from Ayurveda which ignite digestive fire at the cellular level so that fat can be uprooted from the body with ease.

Kapha and digestive disorders:  The elements Earth and Water are the opposite of fire in nature.  This lack of fire tends to cause problems in the digestive tract.  A small amount of fire is needed to stimulate the digestive tract and ensure proper assimilation of foods and nutrients.  Kapha individuals will benefit greatly by assisting their digestion with our Appetizer Tea.  Since Kapha can suffer from a very slow digestion, especially from eating foods that are too heavy and too sweet, we suggest drinking Appetizer Tea to ease indigestion and spark stimulation and fire in the belly.  Or, try substituting Kapha tea in place of routine beverages to induce digestion and assimilation of vital nutrients!!

Kutaja for Kapha: When because of Indigestion one is passing nutritive sap of food in feces the Kutaja is the best herb to be taken.

Kapha and diabetes:  To maintain a healthy and normal blood sugar taking Gurmaar is the best solution.  Along with a Diabetes Diet plan and taking Diabetes Care Tea, it is the best way to prevent deadly complications of Diabetes.  In addition, since the liver is the seat for all metabolic activities a well functioning liver is imperative for the prevention of all metabolic disorders. Keep your liver tuned with Liver Care Tea and Guggulu.

Kapha and inactivity and lethargy:  Kapha people are known to lack fire in the body, heart and mind making them emotionally and physically dormant.  Awaken the senses with herbs like Ashwagandha, Yashtimadhu and Ojowin Capsules.

Kapha and kidney stones:  With a combination like water and earth when there is an excess of earth component, the result can be the formation of toxins that linger in the kidney region that can form kidney stones. Preventing these with Kidney Care Tea and Gokshura is optimal for Kapha Body Types.

Kapha and the respiratory system:  Prone to the diseases involving the nasal and respiratory systems, Kapha has a tendency to get deposits that obstruct the passages of these channels. To maintain the potency of these channels and strengthen them, Tulasi, Vasaka, Pippali and Kantakari are said to be the best herbs. We have blended selected herbs in a specific proportion to do the best job to strengthen the lungs and the whole respiratory system in our Broncho Care Capsules.

Kapha and atherosclerosis:  As Kapha has the tendency to get fatty deposits where ever it finds a suitable place, it is a routine for them to be affected with obstructed arteries with plaque deposits. Rasona and Guggulu have been proven extremely proficient to prevent these hard depositions.

Kapha and facial skin care:  Kapha suffers from oily skin, congestion and blackheads. We have created the perfect Kapha Face Pack to solve skin problems like excess oiliness and acne.

Follow these easy and beneficial tips and enjoy your health to its fullest: